Up until the time of his recent death, singer-guitarist Michael Stanley regularly performed at a variety of venues in Northeast Ohio. For the past two decades, local photographer Joe Kleon was there to capture the heartland rocker’s performances. Kleon selected these photos to serve as a tribute to the man, one of Cleveland’s most cherished musical icons.

03/08/2021
Photos by Joe Kleon

Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon
Credit: Joe Kleon

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